Content

The focus of this unit is the prevention and management of student misbehaviour and the development of student wellbeing. Some of the areas to be explored include: models of classroom management; restorative practices; school-based student wellbeing programs; approaches to supporting students with behaviour syndromes such as ADHD, Asperger’s Syndrome and Conduct Disorder; and the components of effective engagement and positive peer and teacher-student relationships.

Assessment

One individual resource, application, research and reflection portfolio:

This individual assignment requires the student to read and reflect on a journal article, critically evaluate specific classroom strategies and complete a small test during class time, 2000 words equivalent, 60%

One group task involving the development of a practical unit of work:

In this group assignment approx. 3 students work together to research, plan and put together a booklet of effective strategies for specific aspects of classroom management and support, 2000 words equivalent, 40%